I know, I can hear you thinking it now....."here is that blogger with more about vintage pocket watches"....well, these watches have a bit of a story behind them.
My hubby purchases antique pocket watches wherever he can find a good deal and mostly they are in disrepair and need a lot of TLC.
He buys them from individuals, estate sales and flea markets etc.
Well, he found these three at an antique flea market a few weeks back and they were not looking so good. But the story here is that the two watches you see that are almost identical were from two spinster sisters who were in their 90's and going to move into a care center and decided to sell a lot of their possessions. Both watches have the womens' names engraved inside and the outside has the letter "B" for their last name.....Beard. The faces of each watch are almost identical and each very lovely. I felt badly that there wasn't someone in their family who would have liked to have these beauties for keepsakes....
The other watch has an unusual drum case and is in almost perfect condition, although it took some work to get it that way.
I, of course, would love to keep all three of these watches, but hubby has a say here soooooooo.....
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Thank you for your comments.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Wanted to tell all of you that I'm having a difficult time tonight with the new post editor here on blogspot.....it's flipped some of the photos and I can't get my text where I want it, so I'm giving up for tonight.
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What a beautiful collection of watches you have! This is my first visit to your lovely blog and enjoyed it very much!
Hugs,
Maryjane
These are beautiful!! I have a few that are not near so elegant but I have such fun with them!
I love how they look in your dish! Thanks for sharing them.
They truly are beautiful pieces. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Lenore...
Girlfriend...these pocket watches are sooo exquisite!!! Your husband did a fabulous job working on them...he sure is talented! Does he even do the clock repair? Anyway...I just adore the Beard sister's watches...the engraving on the cases are really exquisite...they look so frenchy, don't you think? Love the clock faces too...very, very pretty!!!
Okay...I just have to tell you that I loved your photos! Such beautiful vignettes...they would make beautiful cards or wall art!!! Thank you for sharing these treasures with us today...what a treat! I have really enjoyed seeing your beautiful collection!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
PS...thank you so much for coming by and taking a peek at my faux fireplace project and chairs! Loved reading your sweet comments, my friend!
those are simply STUNNING!
What lovely watches! They are so gorgeous with their details. I love the way you're displaying them with your lace and pearls. Thanks for sharing!
Such beautiful pocket watches. I have friends named "Beard." How ironic is that?
I love vintage pocket watches. And I agree with you, it's too bad someone in the family of the sisters didn't want to treasure them.
This really is a lovely post.The pocket watches are adorable, and I've enjoyed reading about them. I do hope you'll pop over to see My Show and Tell. suesfavouritethings.blogspot.com
Your watches are really beautiful. I have just one of them, maybe it will be next week S&T....
Thanks for sharing.
Gracie at http://mylittleplace.blog.com
Those are really beautiful pocket watches!
....and I love the crocheted doily under all your fine treasures too!! Beautiful.
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I love pocket watches too. I only have one. It is my Grandfathers Railroad watch..The ones you show here today are beautifu... Thanks
I never tire of seeing your beautiful pocket watches Lenore! Keep them coming!!
Beautiful - thanks for sharing.
These are so beautiful! Love how you have them displated with the flowers and pearls!
I think they are so beautiful. What a nice collection to have.
Wow those are beautiful what wonderful antique treasures~ Kind of neat wondering what there story is and where they have been. It is neat that you know a little about the owners ~But isn't that the fun with antiques everything has a story ~Thanks for sharing ~Blessings Heather
Oh thes watches are gorgeous. What a wonderful collection. And you have them so beautifully displayed to, BRAVO !
Oh Lenore I love these. I really don't think I could bear to part with them. The photos you have taken of them are beautiful.
Hugs,
june
LOVE your collection of watches! Just beautiful!
I just became a follower of your lovely blog, and am "blown away" by the beauty of your husbands collection of pockets watches! what a beautiful and artistically rendered series of still-life photo vignettes that you have created today! ~ Wow!.., Simply lovely!
I have a wee bit of an an unusual request for you today, my dear lady.~ I am asking my fellow bloggers, (whom I follow), if they would kindly send some "bloggy love", and encouragement to a dear fellow blogger, a.k.a./ "Scone Queen"..,
You see, she has sadly suffered no less than THREE, BENIGN, FRONTAL LOBE BRAIN TUMOURS, one a decade! Though most thankfully, she has been tumour free for a few years now!
You may reach her blog, via my , The plumed Pen blog, where I have posted the link to her lovely blog; or you may go to her directly: @theteatrolley.blogspot.com
I am requesting that folks kindly follow and /or leave a kind and encouraging comment for the dear lady on her blog..,.
Many thanks in advance!..,
Cheers from Silken Purse
Hi Lenore! Thanks for swinging by my blog and leaving a comment! It is nice to connect with you! You have a great watch collection....they are so hard to find!
Polly
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